A | B |
What 2 bodies of water surround Spain and Portugal | Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea |
What is the name of the peninsula which has Spain and Portugal | Iberian Peninsula |
What countries border Spain | France & Portugal |
Who are the Moors | North African Arabs |
What century did the Portuguese build their empire there | 1400's |
Spain is what fraction of the Iberian Peninsula | 5/6th |
How many miles of water separate it from Africa | 8 miles |
is more precipitation in the North or the South | North |
type of climate for majority of peninsula | dry climate |
topography & weather of North Portugal | mountainous and humid |
topography & weather of South Portugal | drier and more temperate climate |
which oil is the popular cooking fat | olive |
4 cooking methods | one-pot cooking, braising, grilling, frying |
Spain is known for what kind of food | simple, fresh food |
Portuguese cooking adds ___ and ___ to make it more rich and Spanish cuisine | cream and butter |
biggest export of Spain | saffron |
what are tapas | small snacks and appetizers eaten late in morning or early afternoon |